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July 30, 2012, 8:51 am

Mac P

Question: remote door controls

This is a strange one - both remotes SOMETIMES will unlock all doors but the drivers side door. And, the key will not open the door when this happens. I have changed batteries in both remotes.
I just had a 100 K checkup and they were puzzled and recommended a trip to the dealer.
Remember, this does not happen all of the time and there is no pattern to this.
Thank you
Mac

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